Social Media Video Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently working with a hybrid working model, where there is the option of working from home combined with 4-12 days a month of working in the office.
About this roleWe want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. Join us as our Social Media Video Officer and play a vital role in achieving our vision.
The Social Media Video Officer will be responsible for making video content for social media and the wider organisation. Our social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Tik Tok) play a critical role in helping us to reach our key audiences of young people, parents and professionals.
The primary focus of this role is to develop video ideas and create consistent short form video content for Tik Tok, Instagram reels and YouTube shorts – in line with our social media strategy.
The secondary focus of this role is to create longer form video content for YouTube and our website, and to support the wider organisation with their video needs. You will work in a test-and-learn environment where you will be encouraged to build on insights, to experiment and take risks.
About youThe successful candidate will:
- have exposure in filming videos using a DSLR camera and mobile phones
- have experience of creating video content for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
- work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver video briefs
- be able to organise and set up video shoots independently (including setting up cameras, audio, lighting and backdrops)
- edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro
We welcome applications from Black and Minoritised and LGBTQIA+ groups as they are currently under-represented.
We hope that you would like to join us at a very exciting stage of our growth and development. You’ll be joining a bright, dynamic team who have a passion for supporting our ambitions.
And what’s better than enjoying your work in beautiful surroundings and within our offices which are just a stone’s throw from the historic Shad Thames and Tower Bridge!
Social Media Video Officer job pack Apply nowOne of our values is: “We celebrate what makes you you – whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself”.
If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.
To apply, please fill in the application form - downloadable below - and send via email to recruitment@youngminds.org.uk.
Download our application form About YoungMindsYou’ll be part of a passionate, hardworking team that cares about the work they do and you’ll be part of making a real difference to the lives of children and young people. In addition to becoming part of the YoungMinds team, you’ll get:
- 25 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays)
- three days additional leave over Christmas and New Year
- auto-enrolment onto pension scheme where YoungMinds will match your contribution up to five per cent
- statutory benefits such as parental leave and sick pay
- a wide range of other health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- a dedication to continued professional development, training and shared best practice
A world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
We want to see a world where every young person who is struggling feels able to reach out, and has people and services around them who can really help.
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Social Media Assistant
£24,683 - £27,425 per annum
Are you social media-savvy, with a can-do attitude and an eye for detail? If you would like to take on a challenging role offering opportunity for growth and development, we want to hear from you!View full description
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Social Media Video Officer roles across YoungMinds's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,683 - £27,425 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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